Ladarius
Ladarius is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'kingly'.
Origin and history
Ladarius is a modern African American invented name, created by combining the popular French-derived prefix 'La-' with the classical Persian name Darius. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and continues to be used as a distinct masculine name. While not among the most common names, it maintains steady usage in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,548 babies in the United States have been named Ladarius since 1880. It ranks #1841 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- AL (18.2 %)
- MS (16.9 %)
- TN (16 %)
- TX (14 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 406 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,182 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,169 |
| 2010-2019 | 578 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Famous people named Ladarius
- Ladarius Webb: Football player
- Ladarius Green: Football player
Nicknames
Dari, Darius
Fun facts
- Ladarius originated in the late 20th century as part of the creative African American naming tradition of combining prefixes with traditional names.
- The root element 'Darius' connects the name back to ancient Persian kings such as Darius the Great.